The Empty Chair

Maternal Mental Health (MMH) disorders includes depression, anxiety and psychosis. Symptoms can occur during pregnancy or the postpartum period (meaning) after the pregnancy and delivery of the child. The disorders associated with Maternal Mental Health can be caused by a mixture of biological, psychological and social stressors. (lack of income, lack of support, lack of insurance, stress from hormones, or even family history) If ever left untreated these disorders can cause consequences for the mother, the baby, and society. Transitioning into motherhood is not easy for everyone some women struggle and so what should be a moment to be excited and overwhelmed with joy, some women are fighting for their mental health. 

Resources Available 

PA - https://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/clinic/services-offered/mother-baby-connections/

DE - https://christianacare.org/services/women/moms/caring-for-yourself/emotional-wellness/

MD - https://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Main/PerinatalDepressionOutreachProgram.aspx

Assessment - The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the screening instrument most commonly used to identify women with postpartum mood disorders.

Mindfulness is your ability to be fully present and aware of where you are and what you're doing allowing yourself to not become overwhelmed by what’s taking place or going on around you. Yes, we are mindful daily but the more we practice mindfulness it become second nature. Listen to this episode to find some great tips on how to become mindful and when and where you can use some mindfulness exercises.  

There are more than 100 types of cancers...In order to help, you have to first be educated on the types of Cancer they are dealing with or that you are dealing with. When someone is diagnosed with Cancer, you or that person is entering into a fight. As a Mental Health Therapist, the first way of winning that fight is learning to control your thought process. Seek guidance from a Licences Professional Counselor (LPC) for more in-depth step by step guidance.